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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Senate Bill 546 (passed) makes changes to nutrient management plan compliance, enforcement, and reporting; concentrated animal feeding operation permitting and fees; and water quality monitoring in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore. Water and Sewer Services. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Clean Energy Jobs.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2] This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2] This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work.

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A HERS Rating for Water Use?

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As headlines about drought and aging infrastructure grab the public’s attention, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is several months into launching HERS H2O, a system that grades a home’s water-use efficiency. There's a 65% increase in water and sewer costs from 2009 to 2019. Sustainability.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Business Facilities

Our partners and we are addressing infrastructure such as river ports, highways, workforce initiatives, community, sites and buildings preparation. Build-Ready assures that utilities, zoning, permits and even a building pad are all taken care of before a company has made the decision to locate.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

million investment in infrastructure hookups and water supply. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. The Ag-park was nearly a decade in the making, including a $10.5-million The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

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The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

million investment in infrastructure hookups and water supply. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. The Ag-park was nearly a decade in the making, including a $10.5-million The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.